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Kathryn Jepson

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Buskirk – The unforgettable Kathryn Francis Riley Jepson of Buskirk, NY, passed away peacefully at her home on August 22, 2014, the day before her 70th birthday. She was surrounded by loved ones.

Among countless other things, Kate will be remembered for her unwavering strength, sense of humor and passion for life. She was the definition of feisty, often giving her family and nurses a run for their money and always proving to others that she could do what was considered impossible. Kate was a life-long jokester with an infectious laugh, witty remarks and naughty ways. She had a love affair with chocolate pie and could be found enjoying a piece at any time of the day. She enjoyed being on the go, word finds, casinos, hot showers and making jewelry with her girls. Her playful goosing, sweet kisses and hidden candy stash will be greatly missed.

To know Kate was a gift. A loving mother and doting grandmother, she was immensely proud of her family. She devoted her life to the care of others including her parents, her husband Ross, her children and grandchildren. Kate made many sacrifices throughout her life for her family. Nothing brought her more joy than seeing those that she loved happy.

Kate is pre-deceased by her husband of 45 years, Ross Edward Jepson Sr. Her memory will live on through her five children, Sheri Weber with Dennis Fisher, Deborah Best and husband Michael Best, Gail Guile and husband James, Brenda Shortt and husband Rick Shortt and Ross Jepson Jr. and wife Bobbie Jo, eleven grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, three siblings, Patricia Bishop, Nancy Eaton and Frank Valentine, many nieces and nephews and her K-9 Companion, Dozie.

Arrangements are by the Mahar Funeral Home, 43 Main Street, Hoosick Falls, NY, 12090. A private funeral service will be held for immediate family. The family asks that anyone wishing to make a donation in Kate’s honor donate, through the Funeral Home, to the Community Hospice of Rensselaer County, who provided Kate with the best of care.

Robert Marsh

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Hoosick Falls – Robert (Bob) Marsh, 78, passed away at home in the care of his family on Thursday, August 21, 2014. Bob was born to Oscar and Marjorie (Winton) Marsh in Hoosick Falls, NY, in 1936.

Bob served with the U.S. Air Force for four years. He was a member of the Taconic Pipe Band for many years. He was employed as a lab supervisor at Warren General Hospital, Warren, OH, for several years, then at North Adams Regional Hospital in North Adams, MA, retiring in 1996.

In addition to Pat, his wife of 54 years, Bob is survived by his daughter, Lorene and husband Tom Vince, his sons, Robert F. Marsh, Shawn E. Marsh and Christian and wife Suzanne Marsh, his grandchildren, Gabriel and Kaelyn Vince, Jake and Sarah Marsh and Grady Marsh, his sister, Ann Blair, and nieces, Patrcia Kwok and Nancy Blair, as well as his extended family. He is pre-deceased by his brother in law, Edward Blair.

Funeral services were held from the Immaculate Conception Church in Hoosick Falls on Tuesday, August 26, at 10 am. Relatives and friends called at the Mahar Funeral Home, 43 Main Street, Hoosick Falls, NY, 12090, on Monday evening from 6 to 8 pm. Memorial contributions may be made to the Second Chance Animal Shelter or the Town of Hoosick Rescue Squad through the funeral home.

Deuneece H. Sandbeck

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Berlin – Deuneece H. Sandbeck, age 58, of Aitkin, Minnesota, died Wednesday, August 20, 2014, at the Cuyuna Regional Care Center in Crosby, MN.

Born February 11, 1956, in Albany, NY, Deuneece was the daughter of Wesley C. and Betty (Vincent) Huff. She grew up and attended schools in Berlin, NY. She then joined the National Guard; her unit was activated during the Gulf War. She attended Hudson Valley Community College and received her R.N. Degree. She had worked as a nurse in Bennington, VT, for ten years. She moved to Aitkin in 1991 and worked for the Riverwood Health Care Center as a nurse. She married Mike Sandbeck on December 11, 1992, in Aitkin and has lived there since. She enjoyed horses and gardening.

Deuneece is survived by her husband, Mike Sandbeck of Aitkin, her children, Joshua Kirkpatrick of Oregon and Sarah Kirkpatrick of Duluth, MN, her grandchildren, Brittany Hannah, Kaylin Kirkpatrick, Freyja Kirkpatrick, Felany Kirkpatrick and Xander Kirkpatrick, and two great-grandchildren, Dayle and Lilly. She is preceded in death by her parents.

A memorial service was held Tuesday, August 26, at 3 pm from the Sorensen-Root-Thompson Funeral Home with Rev. Barry Hite officiating. Visitation was one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Arrangements are by the Sorensen-Root-Thompson Funeral Home in Aitkin.

Battle For Bennington At Walloomsac

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by Bea Peterson

History came to life in Walloomsac on Saturday and Sunday, August 16 and 17, as re-enactors camped and fought to relive the Revolutionary war battles that took place on those very grounds 237 years ago.

Hundred of visitors wandered through the campsite near the Barnett House on Caretakers Road that housed the many soldiers and their families over the weekend. The re-enactors were only too happy to describe their tasks such as map reading, firearms care, cooking, clothes washing, yarn spinning, games and much more. An exhibit of the story of the battle was on display as well.

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Berlin Town Board Action – Friction

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by Kieron Kramer

District #2 Water District Supervisor Jim Winn received a letter from Sandi Slattery, Chair of the Berlin Board of Fire Commissioners, that prompted Winn to say that he was misrepresented in the report of the June Town Board meeting that appeared in this newspaper. Slattery’s letter says, “It has come to the attention of the Berlin Volunteer Fire Department through articles published in the Eastwick Press that Water District #2 will assume responsibility for testing fire hydrants.

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Enforcement An Issue At Petersburgh Public Hearing

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by Alex Brooks

A Public Hearing was held at 6 pm on August 18 to hear comments from the public on revised Subdivision Regulations and Road Specifications. These new regulations, known as Local Law #3 of 2014, will replace the original Subdivision Regulations, which were put into effect in 1973, and all subsequent revisions to them. Planning Board Deputy Chairman Tim Church said the new regulations were not radically different from those that have been in effect for many years. They have been “updated” and a new set of Road specifications has been added.

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Town School Tax Rates Set By BCS Board

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by Thaddeus Flint

The school tax rates for each of the five towns that make up the Berlin Central School District were announced and accepted at the August meeting of the School Board Tuesday night.

The total 2014-2015 budget levy for the BCS District is $18,188,563. Local taxes will account for 48.44% of the budget, or $8,810,940.

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Stephentown Town Board Action – Bracing For Music

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by David Flint

Stephentown is bracing for the annual Bella Terra Music Festival to be held at Gardner’s Field from Thursday, August 21, through Sunday, August 24. The Town Board is optimistic that things will run smoothly and safely and that measures to alleviate the noise, as promised by Festival organizers, will result in fewer complaints from residents.

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